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"How to Use Forearm Crutches Correctly"

In life, many people need to use forearm crutches to assist walking due to injuries, illnesses or disabilities. The role of forearm crutches should not be underestimated. It can not only provide strong support and help maintain body balance, but also reduce the pressure on the injured part, which promotes rehabilitation. Next, the role, use and adjustment of forearm crutches will be explained in detail.

一、The role of forearm crutches

Its primary role is to provide support. For patients with fractures, sprains, arthritis, etc., forearm cane can share the weight of the body and greatly reduce the burden on the injured leg or foot. It is an extremely important rehabilitation aid.

At the same time, it can effectively maintain balance. During walking, especially for the elderly, people with limited mobility and people with weak bodies, forearm cane can prevent falls and ensure walking safety.

In addition, the use of forearm cane can also increase the range of motion. Allow patients to restore their mobility to a certain extent, thereby improving their quality of life.

二、How to use forearm crutches

(I) Choose a suitable elbow crutches

Appropriate length: The length should be adjusted according to the user's height. When the user is standing, the top of the crutch should be 2 to 3 fingers away from the armpit, and the bottom should also be kept at an appropriate distance from the ground to ensure that the body weight can be comfortably supported when walking.

Reliable quality: Choose a high-quality, sturdy and durable elbow crutches to ensure safe use. And the crutch handle should be comfortable and easy to hold.

Suitable use environment: Lightweight types can be selected indoors; those with anti-slip pads should be selected outdoors to enhance stability.

(II) Correct holding method

Hold the handle: Hold the handle with your hand, and its height should be flush with the wrist to facilitate control of the direction and strength of the elbow crutches.

Place the forearm: Place the forearm on the forearm support of the crutch, about 2 to 3 fingers below the elbow, and ensure a close fit to increase stability.

Adjust your posture: Keep your body upright, head slightly raised, eyes looking straight ahead, and the center of gravity evenly distributed between your feet and the crutch to avoid excessive leaning.

(III) Walking steps

First step out with the healthy foot and transfer your body weight to the healthy foot.

At the same time, move the forearm crutch forward in sync with the healthy foot, and the bottom should be stable when it touches the ground.

Then step out with the affected foot and land next to the crutch. Be careful not to overexert the affected foot.

Repeat this to keep a steady rhythm.

(IV) Sitting down and standing up

Sitting down: Find a stable chair, place the forearm walking stick on one side, hold the armrest with the healthy hand, slowly lower your body to sit down, and then straighten the affected foot to relax the muscles.

Standing up: Hold the armrest with the healthy hand, lean forward, use the arm strength to support, retract the affected foot, and take the forearm walking stick after standing firmly.

三、How to adjust the forearm crutches

(I) Adjust the length

Loosen the adjustment bolt at the connection, adjust the length to the appropriate position according to the user's height, that is, keep the top 2 to 3 fingers away from the armpit, and then tighten the bolt to fix it.

(II) Adjust the height of the forearm support

Loosen the adjustment bolt at the connection of the forearm support, adjust the height according to the length of the forearm, so that it is about 2 to 3 fingers below the elbow, and finally tighten it to fix it.

(III) Adjust the angle of the handle

Loosen the adjustment bolt at the connection of the handle, adjust the angle according to the gripping habit, and adjust it to be flush with the wrist, and then tighten it to fix it.